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Retro Ambrosia

This is a classic American fruit salad dating back to the 50's, but with a contemporary reinterpretation that make for one "Kicked-Up" salad.

Yield: About 8 cups, 8 servings

Ingredients

1/2 cup cream cheese, at room temperature (about 4 ounces)

1/2 cup sour cream

1 tablespoon plus 2 teaspoons light brown sugar

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 ripe pineapple, peeled, cored, and chopped (about 5 1/2 cups)

3 oranges, peeled, and sliced (about 1 cup)

2 grapefruit, peeled and sliced (about 1/2 cup)

1 cup toasted pecans (7 minutes at 350?F)

1 cup toasted coconut (10 minutes at 350ËšF)

Directions

Combine the cream cheese, sour cream, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a large bowl. Whisk to blend. Add the pineapple, cherries, oranges, grapefruit, and pecans and stir to mix. Place in a serving dish, garnish with the coconut, and serve immediately.